1978 Talbot Horizon vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Talbot Horizon would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 705 kg more than 1978 Talbot Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Talbot Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Talbot Horizon | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | Horizon | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1118 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |